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The summit and ridges of Ama Dablam
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Ama Dablam Expedition

One of the Himalaya’s most beautiful and technical climbs, involving fixed ropes, steep rock, snow and ice on a dramatic ridge above the Khumbu.

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Typical duration35 days
Summit altitude6,812 m
DifficultyTechnical
Primary seasonOct–Nov · Apr–May
StyleFully supported / Private
The journey

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Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.

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Typical duration
35 days
Summit altitude
6,812 m
Difficulty
Technical
Primary season
Oct–Nov · Apr–May
Style
Fully supported / Private

Rooms included. Meals are included only during the climbing section.

Route stages

Your itinerary.

A route-specific planning itinerary. Day ranges may shift with acclimatization, weather and transport. Your expedition leader confirms the camp and summit programme; your written quotation confirms the final duration and services.

Days 1–2 · Kathmandu arrival, equipment checks and briefing

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Meet the team, check personal equipment and confirm permits, transport and the services listed in your quotation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Day 3 · Fly to Lukla and walk to Phakding

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Day 4 · Trek to Namche Bazaar

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Day 5 · Acclimatization in Namche

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Allow time to rest and take short acclimatization walks. Your guide checks how the group is adapting before gaining more sleeping altitude.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 6–7 · Tengboche and Pangboche approach

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 8–9 · Reach base camp and settle in

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 10–20 · Training and southwest ridge rotations

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Climb progressively and return to a lower camp for recovery. Camp movements depend on acclimatization, route access and weather.

Accommodation
Climbing camp accommodation as quoted.
Meals
Meals included during the climbing section.
Days 21–27 · Rest, weather window and summit attempt

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. This is a flexible climbing window, not a fixed summit date. The leader chooses whether to proceed, wait or descend based on team readiness and conditions.

Accommodation
Climbing camp accommodation as quoted.
Meals
Meals included during the climbing section.
Days 28–30 · Descend through the Khumbu to Lukla

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 31–35 · Kathmandu return and travel contingency

Follow the Ama Dablam Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Keep these days available for delayed flights, weather or changes to the mountain programme. Confirm your onward flight with the team before booking it.

Accommodation
Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
Meals
Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.

What’s included.

Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.

Included

  • Airport transfers and scheduled approach transport stated in the itinerary
  • Room accommodation during the approach and return trek
  • Climbing permit and route permits for the agreed objective
  • Trekking and climbing guide support specified in the quotation
  • Porter or load transport allowance stated in the quotation
  • Tented accommodation during the climbing section
  • Meals during the climbing section only; approach and return trek meals are excluded
  • Shared rope and camp equipment specified in the climbing equipment list
  • Expedition briefing and logistics coordination

Not included

  • Meals and drinks on the approach and return trek; lodge stays are room only
  • International flights
  • Nepal visa
  • Travel and emergency rescue insurance
  • Personal trekking/climbing equipment
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Extra costs caused by weather or circumstances outside our control
  • Supplementary oxygen, personal climbing equipment and extra climbing support unless explicitly included in your quotation
Illustrated route

Ama Dablam Expedition route map.

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AMA DABLAM EXPEDITIONROUTE MAP2–4 hrs5–7 hrs3–5 hrs2–3 hrs4–6 hrs2–4 hrsweather-led phaseweather-led phaseLukla2,860 mPhakding2,610 mNamche Bazaar3,440 mTengboche3,860 mPangboche3,985 mAma Dablam Base Camp4,570 mAma Dablam Camp 15,700 mAma Dablam Camp 26,000 mAma Dablam Summit6,812 mNTrek routeStart pointDestinationRoute stopILLUSTRATED ROUTE · WALKING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
This illustrated route is for trip planning and is not a navigation chart. Walking time and the operating route can change with weather, trail safety, acclimatization, permits and local conditions.
FIND YOUR DEPARTURE

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Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.

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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.

Arrive prepared.

Preparation

Climber acceptance is reviewed against previous altitude experience, technical skill, fitness and the selected objective.

Permits

Government climbing permits and expedition logistics are arranged according to the final program and current requirements.

Altitude & safety

Rotations, route conditions, weather and team readiness determine the schedule. Summit success is never guaranteed.

Equipment

A mountain-specific technical equipment list is supplied before departure. Oxygen systems, if included, are stated in the final package.

Best season

Oct–Nov · Apr–May

Your questions, answered.

How long is Ama Dablam Expedition?

The published duration for Ama Dablam Expedition is 35 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.

Is summit success guaranteed?

No. Weather, route conditions, altitude, health, avalanche risk, team readiness and other mountain hazards can prevent a summit attempt even when logistics are fully in place.

What insurance is required?

Insurance must cover the expedition’s maximum altitude and climbing activity, including emergency medical treatment, high-altitude helicopter evacuation where available, repatriation and trip interruption.

What technical experience is required?

Requirements depend on the mountain. We review your climbing CV before acceptance. For technical or 8,000-metre objectives, previous high-altitude and technical mountaineering experience is essential.

What oxygen and high-altitude support is included?

Supplemental oxygen, regulator systems, mask allocation and climbing Sherpa ratios vary by expedition package. These are confirmed clearly in the final quotation and expedition agreement.

What are the deposit and permit deadlines?

Expeditions involve non-refundable government, permit and supplier costs. Deposit, balance, cancellation and transfer terms are stated in the final expedition agreement before payment.

For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.

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